Read this to learn about the rules that the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) use to decide:
- Whether 2 adults who live together are spouses
- When 2 people who live together must apply as a couple for social assistance
https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/cohab-en.pdf
Read this to learn what you can do if you disagree with a decision about assistance from Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). This can include a decision to: Refuse to give you financial assistance Reduce the amount of assistance you get Cut off your assistance. https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/apir.pdf
Bradford and Vaughan offices provide programs to marginalized, Newcomers, Individuals on Social Assistance, and those laid off. For Seniors (See Health & Wellness) Training and placement for entrepreneurship, Family and Child Services under Community Development and Settlement and Skills Training. These are all accessible from the Home Page.
Sandgate offers a wide range of services designed to support and empower women and their children who wish to transition to a life free of violence. You will find a home-like environment including;
Food, clothing, linen, personal items;
Housing support;
Access to legal and financial clinics;
Identification clinics;
Employment supports;
Personal needs allowance;
Support groups; and,
Child and youth services.
This booklet tells you what your landlord must do with any personal property you leave behind when you move or are evicted. https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/yourstuff.pdf
Smokers' Helpline is a free, confidential service operated by the Canadian Cancer Society offering support and information about quitting smoking, vaping and tobacco use.
Do you have a small business? A side hustle? Or even just an idea? Digital Skills for Entrepreneurship (DSE) is designed to teach learners basic digital skills that will allow them to pursue their business idea or grow their existing business.
Legal Aid outlines the different services which can be done in court, in person or on the phone. This includes domestic violence, Family legal issues, Mental Health issues and more.
In partnership with CMHA - York Region, the Aging at Home program provides support services to individuals who identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, Inuit), aged 45 and up that reside in the York and South Simcoe regions such as: Home visits/companionship
• Light housekeeping
• Transportation (to medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacy, group programs, etc.)
• Congregate dining/feasts
• Culturally based group programs (ex. Traditional crafts, cooking, drum circles)
There are options for your daughters and sons to get further community support. We recognize the unique and long-term impact that social isolation and uncertainty can have on the mental health and well-being of young people. In an effort to counteract these effects, BBBSY has been working hard to adapt existing services and develop new programs to ensure children and youth in our community still have access to the Mentors they need to get through this difficult time. Please check out the programs.
From the home page, hover your mouse over "We Offer" at the top of the page. You will find information on the following and more:
Adult Day Program Virtual Programs
Personal Care
Meals on Wheels
Care Management
Chat group for men age 55+
English conversation groups
Caregiver support group in Cantonese
Care management support groups
Located in Vaughan, the clothing and footwear firm that supplies clothing and specialty footwear to seniors and the physically challenged, providing easy dressing solutions for any level of mobility * adaptive clothing and footwear is designed specifically for those facing physical challenges or for elderly seniors with arthritic, handicapped, disabled and/or lowered mobility issues * adaptive clothing incorporates domes/snaps, VELCRO, Easy Touch and Zipper closures in order to facilitate ease of dressing * free shipping and discount offers available
This resource is about your rights at work under the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA). The ESA has minimum standards that employers must follow. https://www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/rightswrk
This resource is about rights that workers may have if they are fired or laid off. It explains some of the rights workers have under the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) and other laws. https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/beenfired.pdf
The Second Chance Clothing Depot and Food Closet are located in Sharon. If you or your children need clothes, you can find good quality free clothing which is open Weds mornings from 9:30-12.
Rosie’s Closet provides young mothers with access to baby clothing and essential items including food, diapers and wipes, baby formula and women’s toiletries. It is located in Newmarket out of the Rose of Sharon building.
Rose of Sharon offers multiple FREE core programs and services designed to meet the specific needs and interests of young mothers and their children.
Located in Newmarket, Blue Door’s emergency housing services for youth offers a supportive environment for up to 12 male youth at a time. programs provide support for youth in housing placement, housing retention, and homelessness prevention.
Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in Sharon at 7:30 pm as LGBTQ youth and allies gather to build community and have fun! For ages 12-17 (18+ youth can come as mentors). There is also a parent’s group that runs at the same time in another location at the church on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
Some highlights of the programs include programs for seniors who feel isolated, South Asian Adult Day Program, and a Fall Prevention Program. There is also resident led programs such as Zumba and Tai Chi and more.